Interest rate rises, inflation, runaway cost of living – it feels to most like the dream of renovating your home is further away than ever.
In a time when Aussies need it the most, The Block’s Norm and Jess will carry out incredible renovations for unsung heroes while showing viewers how you can renovate an entire home on a budget in the 9Network’s new series, Budget Battlers.
Budget Battlers is produced by Northlight Productions for the 9Network.
Jess Eva gets her own TV show.
I assume this won’t stop her from continuing on Studio 10?
It will be a 4x60 minute series and is part of Fred Media’s programming slate at Mipcom in Cannes in October.
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As inflation, soaring costs of living and interest rate increases keep the idea of home renovation out of reach for many, Budget Battlers arrives to prove that dreams can still come true – on a budget.
Hosted by The Block favourites, Jess Eva and Norm Hogan, this groundbreaking new series tackles full-blown makeovers with an unprecedented challenge: transforming homes on the tightest budget ever seen on Australian television.
It’s not just about bills and builds. Budget Battlers highlights the heart and determination of struggling Aussies who deserve a helping hand. At its core is the unshakeable belief that, with tenacious spirit, the most ambitious renovation dreams can be achieved if you have a fair-dinkum crack.
Budget Battlers will not only inspire viewers with jaw-dropping transformations, it will empower them to see that a beautiful, functional home really is within reach, no matter their budget.
Budget Battlers is produced by Northlight Productions and the 9Network.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, AT 8.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of creativity and resilience when Budget Battlers premieres on Wednesday, December 4, at 8.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Hosted by former Block favourites, Jess Eva and Norm Hogan, this groundbreaking new series tackles full-blown makeovers with an unprecedented challenge: transforming four different Aussie homes in four weeks on the tightest budget yet seen on Australian television.
As inflation, soaring living costs and interest rate increases keep the idea of home renovation out of reach for many, Budget Battlers arrives to prove that dreams can still come true – on a budget.
The Budget Battlers team gears up with just $10,000 per home, a group of selfless volunteers and only five working days, to inspire viewers with jaw-dropping transformations, changing the lives of those who need it the most.
In the season premiere, Jess and Norm meet Tim, a father of four who is always ready to lend a hand, expecting nothing in return. Despite his selfless nature and long hours on the farm, Tim has neglected the most important thing – his own home. Now is the time for the Budget Battlers team to step in.
As the series unfolds, viewers will meet Sandra, a resilient single mother of three. In February, 2024, Sandra’s world was turned upside down when hail lashed the small Gippsland town of Mirboo North, destroying houses and tearing down trees, leaving a trail of destruction.
The Budget Battlers team heads to the coastal suburb of Yorkeys Knob, outside Cairns, where Gordon and Tricia lost everything when ex-tropical cyclone Jasper made landfall on December 13, 2023. They get a much-needed helping hand as Jess and Norm take on the monumental challenge of restoring their home for good.
The season culminates in an emotional finale, where the team rallies around Jack and Shae, who also lost their home in the 2023 cyclone. Among the many challenges the team faces as the days tick down to the final reveal are tight deadlines and the need for last-minute supplies to transform the damaged house into a welcoming family home.
With a new house to renovate each episode, Budget Battlers highlights the heart and determination of struggling everyday Australians, who deserve a helping hand. At its core is the unshakeable belief that, with tenacious spirit, even the most ambitious renovation goals can be achieved with a willing attitude – and with a little help.
Budget Battlers is produced by Northlight Productions and the 9Network.
BUDGET BATTLERS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, AT 8.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 8:30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
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Sandra is a single mother who has dedicated her life to her children. When she finally built her own house to call home, a once-in-a-lifetime natural disaster ripped it away from her. Now she will get what she always wanted.
Warner Bros Discovery has picked up the show for New Zealand.
Love Island Australia is also returning while RPA, Listing Melbourne and Budget Battlers are under consideration.
Not surprised by this, decent little show and rated well. Was a lot of love online for these two as well.
Season 1 premieres on Three in New Zealand on Monday (June 9) at 7.30pm.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
Former Block favourites Jess Eva and Norm Hogan are back, transforming homes and changing lives when Budget Battlers returns on Wednesday, October 22, at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
In the second season of this feelgood renovation series, Jess and Norm put their budget skills to the test by reimagining entire homes in just five days, working with a tight renovation budget of just $10,000.
Joining the team are a mix of fresh faces and familiar favourites. Real Housewives of Sydney star Melissa Tkautz comes onboard, along with Atlas Property Group Director Lachlan Vidler, and Angela Williams and Dave Matthews from Human Kind. Supporting them are the ever-reliable volunteer tradie crew, with foreman Leigh, Moncur, Lawts and Glen all returning to roll up their sleeves.
From Victoria to South Australia, the stories at the heart of Budget Battlers are as powerful as the transformations. In Aberfoyle Park, South Australia, a group of school mums nominate Ebony, a young mother battling stage three bowel cancer.
In Maidstone, Victoria, the team step in to help Sandra, a selfless nurse who has spent her life caring for others. Despite insisting she doesn’t need help, Jess, Norm and the crew are determined to give her home a well-earned refresh.
In the Brisbane suburb of Milton, Aunty Velda’s home is in serious need of a renovation so it can keep on welcoming the community for generations to come.
Meanwhile in Birchip, Victoria, local legend Maurice is recognised for his quiet dedication as the whole town rallies to surprise him with a renovation he never saw coming.
With a new home to renovate each week, Budget Battlers is bigger, bolder and more heartfelt than ever. Full of tears, triumphs and jaw-dropping reveals, this must-watch renovation series proves that you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a house feel like a cherished and priceless home.
Budget Battlers is produced by Maker Media for the 9Network.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, AT 7.30PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW
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Had a great chat with Jess and Norm. They should be on Gogglebox 
